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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,189.79, 45,801.37 and 18,082.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,189.79, 45,801.37 and 18,082.64 is: 24,953.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,189.79 : 45,801.37 = 18,082.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,189.79/45,801.37 = 18,082.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,189.79x = 45,801.37 × 18,082.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,189.79x = 828,209,685.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,209,685.22/33,189.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,953.75

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